Attending a Summer Dinner in East Hampton
It’s always wonderful when I get to spend time in the Hamptons.
Recently, I visited Lily Pond, my home in East Hampton, New York, to check out the gardens and to enjoy a peaceful weekend on Long Island with friends. While in the area, I also attended a preview dinner for The Hampton Designer Showhouse. This year's Showhouse is in nearby Bridgehampton and is open to the public from now through September 3rd with proceeds going to Southampton Hospital. If you're in or around the Hamptons this summer, I encourage you to visit - just click on the highlighted link for more information.
Here are some photos from the preview party - enjoy.
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- The preview event was held at the home of Peter Wilson and Scott Sanders. Here I am with Scott, Peter and their Dachshund, Bailey. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- It was a warm, but beautiful night for entertaining, and this house was just minutes from my East Hampton home, Lily Pond. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- Gorgeous flowers were blooming all around the house. This event was hosted by Meredith Corporation’s Traditional Home, and Kohler. Traditional Home also presents the Showhouse. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- Tables were set up out back under the shade of these large tents. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- Just off to one side of the home is the pool surrounded by lovely trees and specimen plantings. An intimate seating area can be seen at the far end. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- Our senior publicity manager at Meredith, Liz Malone, on the right, helped greet visitors as they arrived. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- About 70-guests were in attendance. It was a nice way to kick off this year’s Showhouse. If you’re not familiar with Showhouse events, it is where celebrated interior designers transform luxury homes into elegant exhibitions of fine furnishings, art, and technology to help benefit various charities. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- As guests arrived at this preview party, they were directed through the home to get their place cards. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- Scott, who is an interior designer, chose a very natural and earth toned palette for the living room. The room is so warm and inviting. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- Guests admired these interesting modern wicker chairs on the patio. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- Outside, the event space was decorated in bold blue and white – so cheerful and bright. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- Each table was set with a blue vase filled with blue hydrangeas all picked earlier that day right from the home’s gardens. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- Here I am with designer, author and entertaining expert, Steven Stolman, who organized and designed this party. Steven has authored several books including “Confessions of a Serial Entertainer” and “40 Years of Fabulous: the Kips Bay Decorator Show House”. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- Bailey loved visiting with all the guests and made sure to greet everyone who came. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- Votives illuminated each table as the sun went down. Steven styled each table perfectly with crisp blue and white linens and white chairs. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- VP of Marketing at Kohler, Shane Judd, and I, stopped for this quick photo. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- Shane and Traditional Home’s Publisher, Beth McDonough, welcomed all the guests and thanked them for attending. They talked about how successful the Showhouse has been – this is the Hampton Designer Showhouse Foundation’s 18th year. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- Here I am with Liz – “twinning” it in our tan dresses.
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- It was a very lovely evening – and a great way to celebrate the philanthropic event. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home)
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- Everyone had a very nice time. To learn more about how you can attend this year’s Hampton Designer Showhouse, just click on the highlighted link above. (Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for Business of Home) http://hamptondesignershowhouse.com/
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